Gilmore key in Powell's commitment 

January, 6, 2012
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Illinois lost one commit from Miami Norland on Wednesday, but the Illini got one back a day later.

Defensive lineman Teko Powell pledged to Illinois on Thursday – just 24 hours after his Miami Norland teammate Keith Brown decommitted.

“I liked the school and the environment,” said Powell, who officially visited in November. “It felt right. It felt like home to me.”

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